ALUMNITESTIMONIALS

“The fact that we learn other languages besides Portuguese and English is excellent! The opportunity of interacting well with international students and teachers prepares us to deal with the culture shock when we move from one country, or even one continent, to another.”

Philipp Eckert, finalista 2006

“Being a student at Vilamoura International School led me to understand various perspectives and share experiences with colleagues from many other countries.”

Kieran Lyaman, finalista 2010

“I really enjoyed studying in na international school. Actually it is always a good topic to discuss at job interviews. The education I received at CIV was excellent!”

Spencer Webb, finalista 2007

“At CIV we meet people from all over the world. CIV was more than a school, it provided the stepping stones that allowed me to become more demanding of myself and create personal challenges.”

Loris Stabile, finalista 2001

“Being a student at CIV was a fulfilling experience that shall be with me for the rest of my life. I am extremely proud of having been a student of CIV.”

Bruno Lopes, finalista 1998

“From an early age I was enveloped in an international environment, surrounded by colleagues from various nationalities, which certainly broadened my understanding of the world …”

José Cravo, finalista 2006

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Storytelling

Art is a significant facilitator of communication and language in education that takes both an educational and transforming role. It was based on this assumption that in 2010 the Young Storytellers Programme was initiated at CIV. This programme, within the framework of CIV’s Educational Programme, aims to deepen and diversify the methods of learning and the expressive capacity of children. It emerged as an artistic-educational and cultural experience that has sought to develop communication skills and a means of stimulus for other young storytellers. These skills are immensely significant to the active and creative participation of children, promotion of their well-being and its influence on their identity.

In 2011, based on the excellent results achieved by a pilot group, storytelling became a teaching method in Kindergarten and reflected throughout the school. The choice of a curriculum which is age-appropriate and encourages reading techniques, brought about a new dynamic towards learning. Simultaneously, the Magic of Storytelling (“Magia das Palavras Contadas”), run by the CIV Library, has developed a cultural bond within the educational community by inviting various writers, storytellers, sculptors, painters, film-makers, screenwriters and actors.

Storytelling, the art of communicating and the power of words allows children to perceive reality, and create tools to understand the world that surrounds them.

Stories are indispensable in the development of language proficiency in both first and foreign languages, in promoting mathematics, geography, history, biology and even gastronomy. They also provide, through their narrative and children’s imagination, values and solutions to everyday situations.